Mysterious Amazonian ‘ghost dog’ caught on camera
Hidden deep in the forests of Bolivia and Peru is a species so mysterious it has been dubbed the “ghost dog.” The short-eared dog (Atelocynus microtis) has been deemed one…
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How blue whales became Earth’s largest creature—ever
Think of the largest elephant you can. Now multiply that by 30. That’s the size of a blue whale, the largest animal to exist, ever. The ocean-going mammals weigh up…
8 captivating photos of Delaware Bay’s annual horseshoe crab spawn
Few creatures wear the mantle of deep time as visibly as Limulus polyphemus, better known as the Atlantic horseshoe crab. To walk through the gravelly shores of the Delaware Bay…
Why summer flies by as an adult—but lasted forever when you were 10
Do you remember the last day of school before summer break? The clock ticking down to the end of the day, and then that wild, wonderful feeling of freedom? You…
Raccoons might be spreading diarrhea-causing bacteria in Japan
Raccoons are cute and curious creatures, but frequently carry infectious diseases. This poses serious problems for humans, especially when evidence indicates the animals are increasingly accustomed to more populated areas…
Long-lost World War II ‘Hellship’ may have finally been found
After over 80 years, a team of marine archeologists and historians believe that they’ve uncovered a lost piece of World War II history. The remains of the Japanese freighter Hōfuku…
Rare dinosaur fossils finally returned to Mongolia 20 years after theft
Mongolia contains some of the most well preserved and diverse fossils in the world, but they attract more than paleontologists. Black market smugglers routinely rob both the East Asian country…
NASA to Cover 34th SpaceX Resupply Mission Space Station Departure
The SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft supporting the company’s 34th commercial resupply services mission for NASA approaches the International Space Station on May 17, 2026, carrying nearly 6,500 pounds of food,…
World Cup Fever in Guadalajara
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NASA Award Boosts Space Technology Research Capabilities
2 Min Read NASA Award Boosts Space Technology Research Capabilities NASA is introducing a new funding opportunity to accelerate academic research and technology development. The Minority University Research and Education…